Child Safety Standards

1. Age Restrictions

We implement multiple safeguards to enforce this requirement:

• Age verification during account creation requiring users to confirm they are 18 or older
• Date of birth collection and validation to ensure users meet minimum age requirements
• Automated systems that flag accounts with age-related concerns for manual review
• Immediate account suspension and deletion if we discover a user is under 18
• Clear terms of service stating our 18+ requirement

2. What We Prohibit

2.1 Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)

CSAE refers to any content or behavior that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers children. This includes but is not limited to:

• Grooming children for sexual exploitation
• Sextorting or coercing children
• Trafficking children for sexual purposes
• Any conduct that sexually exploits or endangers minors
• Attempting to contact or communicate with minors for inappropriate purposes
• Sharing information intended to sexualize children

2.2 Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

CSAM consists of any visual depiction involving a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, including:

• Photographs, videos, or illustrations depicting minors in sexual situations
• Computer-generated or AI-generated imagery of child sexual abuse
• Any content that sexualizes children, whether real or simulated

CSAM is illegal. Our Terms of Service strictly prohibit storing, sharing, or distributing this content on GoWith.

3. Detection and Prevention Measures

We maintain essential safeguards to protect our community:

3.1 Age Verification

• Mandatory age confirmation during registration requiring users to affirm they are 18 or older
• Date of birth collection to verify minimum age requirements
• Account termination if we discover a user is under 18

3.2 Community-Based Detection

• User reports: Our primary detection method is user reporting through in-app mechanisms
• Clear reporting channels: Easy-to-access reporting tools for any concerning content or behavior
• Community vigilance: We rely on our adult community to report violations

3.3 Manual Review

• All child safety reports are reviewed manually by our team
• Prompt investigation of flagged content and accounts
• Human judgment applied to all moderation decisions

Our approach: While we do not currently have automated content scanning or 24/7 proactive monitoring capabilities, we are committed to responding swiftly and decisively to any reported concerns. We prioritize child safety reports above all other moderation activities.

4. How to Report Concerns

If you encounter any content or behavior on GoWith that concerns child safety, we provide multiple ways to report it:

4.1 In-App Reporting

4.2 Direct Email Contact

4.3 Anonymous Reporting

You can report concerns anonymously. We investigate all reports thoroughly, regardless of whether you identify yourself. However, providing contact information helps us follow up with you if we need additional details.

4.4 Report to Authorities

In addition to reporting to GoWith, you can report CSAM directly to:

• Australia: Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) - www.accce.gov.au/report
• United States: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) - www.cybertipline.org
• International: INHOPE hotline network - www.inhope.org

5. How We Respond to CSAM and CSAE

When we obtain actual knowledge of CSAM or CSAE on our platform, we take immediate and appropriate action:

5.1 Immediate Actions

Upon receiving actual knowledge of CSAM or CSAE on our platform, we will take immediate action:

• Content removal: Immediate deletion of any CSAM content from our servers
• Account suspension: Instant suspension and permanent ban of offending accounts
• Evidence preservation: Secure preservation of evidence for law enforcement
• Notification of authorities: Prompt reporting to appropriate law enforcement

5.2 Law Enforcement Reporting

We will report all instances of CSAM to the appropriate authorities as required by law:

• Reports to NCMEC (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children) if serving US users
• Reports to Australian Federal Police and ACCCE for Australian matters
• Full cooperation with law enforcement investigations, including providing evidence and user information as legally required

5.3 Review Process

All child safety reports are reviewed by our team:

• Priority handling: Child safety reports receive our highest priority
• Personal review: Ben Moller personally reviews all child safety reports
• Swift action: We aim to review urgent reports as quickly as possible, typically within 24 hours, with immediate attention to critical matters
• Thorough investigation: We investigate reported content and related account activity

5.4 Reporter Communication

If you provide contact information when reporting:

• We will acknowledge receipt of your report
• We will update you on actions taken (within privacy and legal constraints)
• Your identity will be protected and your report kept confidential

6. Legal Compliance

GoWith complies with all applicable child safety laws and regulations, including:

• Australian law: Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) provisions relating to child abuse material
• US law: 18 U.S.C. § 2258A (mandatory CSAM reporting), COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
• International standards: OECD recommendations on child protection online
• Google Play policies: Child Safety Standards for social apps
• Industry best practices: Tech Coalition Child Safety Standards, Safety by Design principles

7. Education and Resources

We believe in empowering our community to help keep GoWith safe:

7.1 User Education

• Safety tips and guidelines accessible in the app
• Clear community standards communicated to all users
• Regular safety reminders and updates
• Resources on recognizing and reporting concerning behavior

7.2 External Resources

8. Team Awareness and Knowledge

Our team members are informed about child safety responsibilities:

• All team members understand our zero-tolerance policy for CSAE and CSAM
• Clear escalation procedures to report any concerning content to Ben Moller immediately
• Awareness of legal reporting obligations
• Access to child safety resources and guidance materials

We are committed to continuously improving our team training and expanding our child safety capabilities.

9. Our Commitment to Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving our child safety measures:

• Continuously improving our in-app reporting tools and user experience
• Staying informed about industry best practices and emerging threats
• Reviewing and updating this policy as needed
• Evaluating new detection technologies as they become available
• Maintaining relationships with child safety authorities and resources

We take our child safety responsibilities seriously and act decisively when issues are brought to our attention.